Mark 12
verses 18-34 Jesus and the Sadducce The Greatest Commandment

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Mark the author sections the chapter into sections and into topics, in which he recounts a moment between Jesus and the Sadducees who had a few questions for him ( vs 18-27) and the greatest commandment ( vs 28-34

Sadducees?

Accourding to definition 

Sadducces

were religious authority who did not believe in Ressuraction of the dead and were part of a jewish sect.

The name Sadducce may come from Zadok, the high priest during the reigns of David and Solomon, and this family was later chosen by Ezekiel to oversee the Temple.  The Sadducces were primarily composed of high priests, aristocratic families, and merchants, representing the wealthier segment of the population.

“We must not reason with our accusers, redirect your naysayers to the word”Gospel of Mark 12

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Jesus was about his normal duties, teaching and preaching when Sadducces came to Jesus about a resuraction matter ( vs 19-24)

Jesus was intentional in answering his naysayers with wisdom and discernment. He knew who was coming to him, and he redirected them to God’s Word.  

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in which another religious official questions Jesus about the greatest Commandment ( vs 28-34)

JESUS takes out the SWORD

Love GOD (Deut 6:4-5

Love people ( Lev 19:18)

The only way to deal with your naysayers and religious teachers is to point them to the WORD, and take out your Sword. 

Study to show yourself approved

Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11 &  Luke 4:1-13 fought the enemy with  SWORD

Key Points

1. Study the WORD. When religious officials came to Jesus, questioning him, he always responded with wisdom, the Word of God, and a discerning spirit. Study to show yourself approved to GOD, worker not ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

2. DISCERN with the WORD of GOD. Don’t reason with emotions and feelings; go straight to the Word of God. The word of GOD is powerful enough to discern through emotions, even to the very bone and marrow, and through attitudes of heart. Hebrews 4:12

3. Test all spirits. Not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” comes from GOD. Be sure to test people, including law givers and officials, whether they are of GOD. Matthew 7:21; 1 John 4:1

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  • Reread verses 29-31. Jot your thoughts down in your Seek First Journal. Commit to meditating on and even memorizing these verses throughout the week. Take a few minutes in prayer to tell God how much you love Him. Be specific and pour out your heart to God. Give Him all of you as a loving reaction to His goodness. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to show your love for your neighbor this week.

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